Babies C & E

Today I am thinking of two little boys. Baby C and Baby E were born just shy of two weeks ago.  I got the honor photographing these precious twins on their one week birthday, when they weighed in at just about 1.5 pounds each.  What a miracle!

To see them, I had all my jewelry taken off and with my wedding ring pinned to my shirt,
I got to see the tiniest toes I've ever seen.
 (below: C)

 (below: E)

God has his hand on this little one (C)

And this little one (E).  But as Baby C heads into surgery this afternoon, his brother says, you can do it!

We're praying for you guys!

Springtime: Roni & Matt

A few weeks ago, the sun was shining, the grass was green-ing, and the trees were budding.  And Roni and Matt were loving and laughing and the simplicity of it made my morning.

Wedding: Nicolle & Matt

Nicolle and Matt's wedding day was just what I expected it to be after having spent a great engagement session just a few weeks prior- simple, beautiful, bright, and full of laughter.

I normally do not blog the rehearsal, but this moment was so hilarious, I just had to throw it in the mix. Here they were all discussing how much more lively the wedding would be if they entered with glitter bombs and Kanye West.  I so agree...

 First look.

As I studied this photograph, I just began to fall in love with it.  You can see Nicolle's adoring mom, her sister and grandparents just showing so much joy, and even their pastor looking on with such a tender expression.

 First moment married!

 I feel like these have a very fairy-tale-esque quality to them.

 I love that these next two photos show Matt mindlessly spinning that new shiny wedding ring.

Wedding: Jessi & Jamie

Oh man!! I am just giddy with excitement to share these wedding images from Jessi & Jamie's wedding day.  Narrowing down the images for this post was a near impossible task, taking me far too many days, and I still have a ton to share. A bit of story-telling along the way, we'll start right in...

On the way to meet his bride.

First look!

This entire wedding took place in about the span of 2 city blocks- from getting ready, to photo locations, and venues- all in the Soulard neighborhood.  When we discussed their wedding, they mentioned that they were having food from the distinctive and varied St. Louis neighborhoods, and wanted their wedding photos to show the "flavor of Soulard."  Soulard, being known for it's farmers market, lent itself to having it's "flavor" literally photographed.  So off to the market we went, for something out of the (tomato) box, a bit gritty, and a little unusual for a wedding day.  I loved it.

I love the contrast of the groomsmen's tuxes with the farmer's jackets, just outside the market.

Still at the market, but a more upscale, European feel. 

This wedding and reception took place at a great venue- The 9th Street Abbey in Soulard, MO.  It is such a fabulous location, so we photographed out in their garden and inside with the fabulous stained glass windows before the ceremony.

When this photo came up on my screen, I said, "wowzers!"

 

 What a stunning reception location!

This is when I was first, amazed at how well Jessi dances with her dad in her wheel chair, and then, secondly, when I cried as Jamie stood to dance with his mom. 

Here you have Sarah and Luke. Sarah kissed Luke.  Luke has her lipstick on his face. Awesome!